For the last five years, Walk Up Watterson has been a staple in the University Housing Services community.
Walk Up Watterson: A tradition that walks on
Unit: Student Counseling Services
Dr. Jason Kilmer to present on mental health and substance use on April 24
Health Promotion and Wellness is excited to welcome Dr. Jason Kilmer, associate professor in psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine, to campus on Wednesday, April 24. Kilmer will be delivering a talk, “Mental Health and Substance Use,” shedding light on the profound impact of alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs on the mental well-being of college students.
Your Story Matters: Mental health & wellness event at Bone Student Center
Your Story Matters, a mental health and wellness awareness event, will take place in the Bone Student Center on Monday, September 11.
Rainbow Bingo at the Multicultural Center, April 18, 2023
Rainbow Bingo will cover trivia from queer history, famous actors, and historical media moments.
Alcohol and cannabis screening day
Participate in a free, confidential screening for concerns related to alcohol and cannabis use.
New drop-in sessions at Student Counseling Services
Student Counseling Services is offering two, new drop-in sessions: the online Let’s Talk, and the in-person Systemic Issues and Violence Impacting Mental Health and Well-Being.
The diabetes epidemic: the inequity of its effects on marginalized communities
“For most health conditions and diseases, marginalized communities are frequently impacted more harshly, and diabetes is not an exception. Why? For historically marginalized communities, the problem is a combination of risk factors.”
‘Nonbinary Doesn’t Owe You Androgyny’ discussion with Alex Martin, November 14
Visiting artist Alex Martin will lead the discussion “Nonbinary Doesn’t Owe You Androgyny: Conversations about Gender Norms and Expectations” on November 14.
First-generation students reflect on college journeys
Of Illinois State University’s 18,000 undergraduates, more than 3,000 students—17% —are the first in their family to attend college. Three first-generation students—Ash Ebikhumi, Christian Arceo, and Makiah Watson—share their stories of navigating college.
Pronouns: Small words with big impact
Today, more than three percent of incoming college students use pronouns other than she/her or he/him. Although this statistic may seem small, this percentage represents nearly 37,000 students during the 2022-2023 school year.
